Luke 20:3

“I, too,” said Jesus in reply, “will ask you one question. Give me an answer to it.

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And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

In Context

2and addressing him, said, “Tell us what authority you have to do these things. Who is it who has given you this authority?”

4It is about John’s baptism – was it of divine or of human origin?”

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Cross References

Matthew 15:2“How is it that your disciples break the traditions of our ancestors? For they do not wash their hands when they eat food.”

Colossians 4:6Let your conversation always be kindly, but not bland, season it, as it were, with salt; be aware in each case of the answer you should be giving.

Matthew Henry on Luke 20:2-9

Christ's Enemies Nonplussed. 1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If… Read the whole commentary →

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